Brad Smelley
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Smelley in Browns training camp, July 2012
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| Position: | Tight End | ||||||||
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| Date of birth: | April 20, 1989 (age 35) | ||||||||
| Place of birth: | Tuscaloosa, Alabama | ||||||||
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| High school: | Tuscaloosa (AL) American Christian | ||||||||
| College: | Alabama | ||||||||
| NFL draft: | 2012 / Round: 7 / Pick: 247 | ||||||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||
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Brad Smelley (born April 20, 1989)[1] is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns. He played college football at the University of Alabama.
He has also played for the Houston Texans.
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College career
He played college football at Alabama, where he started at tight end and won two NCAA National Championships. In his career he had 34 reception for 356 yards and four touchdowns
Professional career
Cleveland Browns
Smelley was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the 7th Round, 247 overall in the 2012 NFL Draft. Brad was let go from the Cleveland Browns on August 31, 2012 and signed to the practice squad. On December 10, 2012, Smelley was signed to the Cleveland Browns active roster. On September 1, 2013, Smelley was cut by the Cleveland Browns and became a free agent.[2]
St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams (First Stint)
Smelley was signed to the St. Louis Rams practice squad in November, but was released three days later in favor of Justice Cunningham.
Houston Texans
On December 3, 2013, Smelley signed with the practice squad of the Houston Texans.[3] The Texans promoted him to the active roster on December 13 but was later released.[4]
St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams (Second Stint)
Smelley was signed by the St. Louis Rams on August 11, 2014 to fill the void left by Mason Brodine after he was placed on injured reserve. He was released during final cuts on August 29, 2014. He was signed to the Rams practice squad on September 3, 2014.[5]
On January 6, 2016, Smelley signed a futures contract with the Rams.[6]
References
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External links
- Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · ESPN · Pro Football Reference
- Alabama Crimson Tide bio
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